Teeth Wisdom Team

Does a sip of your morning coffee or a bite of your favorite ice cream cause pain in your teeth? Or, maybe when you brush or floss, do you notice that some teeth experience more sensitivity than others? Don’t ignore this sensation in your mouth. Here are some reasons why you may be experiencing sensitive teeth and some ways to help ease some of the pain. Reason #1: There’s too much acid in your diet If you have sensitive teeth…

Having a dry mouth can be irritating. It makes it difficult to eat or talk and can even lead to nausea. Though one of the biggest problems with having a dry mouth is the toll it can take on your oral health, as dry mouth causes gum disease and tooth decay, if not treated properly.If you are always dealing with this issue, then you need to look into what causes dry mouth and how to treat it. Keep reading to…

In recent times, medical professionals have begun to see a large correlation between your oral health and overall health, including your mind and body. This Mouth and Body Connection has been a massive topic of conversation for the past decade. Before this holistic approach took root, doctors would have never sent patients to a dentist for conditions like heart disease, pregnancy, or diabetes. Although, now it is apparent that proper dental hygiene and regular dental check-ups can significantly improve the…

Everyone needs dental care to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth. Dental care is even more, demanding with people who need caregiving. Unlike others, they need help to maintain hygienic dental practices, such as daily cleaning, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. As a caregiver, you may need to always take the person you care for to the dentist’s office. Here is what to expect when visiting the dentist. Prepare For the Visit Preparing for the first visit and subsequent visits…

Daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing are three of the most important steps to having healthy teeth and gums. However, older adults may have trouble wrapping floss around their fingers or keeping a steady hand. There are a few tricks that can help make flossing easier or help clean your gums in other ways. Continue reading to learn more about some alternative gum care when flossing is a challenge. Clean Under Gums with Floss Picks Plaque and food work their way…

Proper care of the mouth is very important when caring for an elderly adult with a denture or “plate.” Some elderly adults will go weeks or months with denture sores without telling anyone.In some cases, the person may have pain, infection, and problems speaking or eating, and they may feel unhappy with their smile. They may stop wearing the denture all together and eat by “gumming” foods. It becomes very hard for them to eat healthy foods, and causes them…

As your loved ones get older, it’s not uncommon to see them struggling with their daily routine. Unfortunately, one of the areas they may need help in is providing daily mouth care. Seniors may begin to neglect dental care and hygiene as they grow older, and this can cause dental problems and complications. Besides, mouth diseases can lead to feelings of low self-worth, poor nutrition, and mouth pain. It can exacerbate other health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.…

Do you know that the medicines you take can affect your oral health? Generally, medications are designed to make us feel better. However, there are side effects of taking them. Using certain medicines can lead to dry mouth. Thus, changing the way you taste foods, and eventually, cause changes in your gums. What Should My Dentist Know About My Medications? Telling your dentist and dental hygienist about every medicine you take is crucial. Likewise, they will want to know how…